I just wanted to share some pictures with you that I alluded to yesterday on the 4th but will throw in a surprise because it sure was a surprise to me!!
The first polar bear to head to Antarctica ended up in my bag!
Polar bear gets a window seat on the flight deck
The view from the flight deck was...you fill in the blank.
Finally off the plane and on the Ice!
Thursday, Nov. 5, 2009
Mount Erebus was quite active today-letting off quite a bit of steam. She actually did so for quite some time, and it made for a striking image against the crystal clear blue sky.
Mt. Erebus lets off some steam
While we were getting ready to move a dive hut to another sight, I leaned over to peer in and was greeted by a Weddell Seal coming up for air. Quite honestly, he startled me a bit; I wasn't expecting to see a seal so soon. He seemed pretty relaxed with us while we peered more closely and took pictures and some video images. Check out the video footage and just listen. Don't enlarge the picture...just listen.
A Weddell Seal pops up in a dive hole just before we moved the dive hut
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Off to Happy Camper School tomorrow morning, so you probably won't hear anything from me for a couple of days. Think of me while you're cozied up in your warm beds!!